MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 148, 23 June 1908, Page 3

MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

■ m ■ i ASSISTANT MASTERS' ASSOCIATION.. A Meeting of the above Association "was . held In the Foresters'- Hall, Edjnburghstreet, on Saturday evening, when there was a large attendance. Tlie educational hour was.spent in the exhibition of models, diagrams, and other devices used to make, class teaching more attractive and intelli- - gent, the exhibitors giving explanation of their use. Much practical help was given and received. The subject for next monta is "Grievances." A resolution was forwarded.to. the Headmasters' Association and to the Board, asking that the Michaelmas holidays be taken at the usual time. A dls- , cussion on-the disadvantages of side-schools was adjourned till next meeting. During the evening the following gentlemen contributed Deems: — Messrs Bullen, Plummer, Warren, Gatenby, Hare," Wilson, and Murdock. . ■ . WESLEYAN IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. The W. Y.M.I. Literary "iand Debating Society held its fortnightly meeting on Friday evening. . Short papers were read on the poets Herrick, Moore, and Burns, and the following songs were rendered: "Scots Wha Hae," "Afton Water," and "A Man's a Man," by Mr W. Carter; "The Last Rose of Summer," Miss Bouskill; "Oft in the Stilly, Night," Mr James; "Cherry Ripe," Miss M. Lee. The accompaniments-were played by Mr L. Prime.- --, , *. ' "WHAT TO READ," "The Study of Literature" formed the subject of an address given by Mr. F.>G. ; Ewlngtou before the Y-M.C.A. Literary Society on Saturday evening last, when there was-a large attendance.' Mr. Eikiu presiding. Tne lecturer advised young men to cultivate wise thoughts andl right feel- I ings, and so study literature that they may become not cyclopedias but men. Ke" illustrated how the systematic reading of good; books would enrich the Intellect, strengthen the will, and mould the moral sen timer t. The reading of good authors, such «s Sir Walter Scott, George Eliot. George McDonald, and of books like some of Charles Dickens*, doubtless did much good, and were a mental relaxation, but it -was deplorable , to think of the literary trash that absorbed: ' - the reading time of many, to the utter neglect of first-rate authors. On the motion ' of the Rev. R. H. Catherwood, the lecturer was accorded a. hearty vote of thanks. ' ST. BENEDICT'S YOUNG MEN'S CLUB. The members and' friends of the above held the second of. their seiies of socials on , Friday evening, 'at St' Benedict's Hall.- ' About ninety couples were present, and a most- enjoyable - evening was' spent./. A euchre tournament was played, and dancing was Indulged in to the-stralns of music supplied by a full orchestra under the direction of Mr.-Cato. .... ■ ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION. I A well-attended meeting was held In Ellerslte on Friday night to discuss the deslrahleness of forming a branch of St. John Ambu- ' : lance Association. The Rev. F. W Walker presided, and Dr. Clark explained the benefits to be derived from such an organisation. It was resolved to form a ladies' branch, and ' | hold first-aid classes. TSje followlnjr officers were elected:—President, Mrs. Wooller; seeTevary. Mrs. -Mossman* committee. Miss Steadman and the, president- end the secreitray. About 25 ladies became members,'and ; classes "are -to be held fortnightly in the ■ '■Elieral-e Public School. .. , . ' MT. ALBERT LITERARY AND SOCIAL CLUB. . :._■ "its You Like It" was read in an excellent manner by some of- the members of the above , dub last night. Miss McLean song, "It Was a Lover, and His Lass," and Mr W. Astley, "Blow; Blow, Thou Winter Wind." CONCERT AT DEVONPOBT. A thoroughly successful concert was held at the Foresters'. Hall, Devonport, last • night, the proceeds going towards the' purchase of a new piano for the Presbyterian -. Church School HaiL. The hall was packed with a thoroughly appreciative i audience. A lengthy programme was submitted, those taking part being Misses Macky, D. Cardno. Stewart, Alison,. St. Clair, and Glllct Mrs Gotz, and Messrs Parsons, and F. Pavitt. The accompanists were- Madiune LlHlevre and Misses M. Webb, L.A.8.. Tole, and Lee. Much" of the success! ot fthe entertainment' was due to the efTorts of-'Miss Bessie Stewart. At the close of - the programme a hearty vote of thanks was passed to those who had assisted in the evening's entertainment. _—^™™^^^«^— ~